Not sure I explained it well. A triple bevel is a blade that has three distinct bevels or angles on its edge. This type of blade typically features a primary bevel, a secondary bevel, and a micro bevel. The primary bevel is the large, angled section that forms the initial edge, while the secondary bevel is a smaller angled section that is often used to refine the edge. The micro bevel is a tiny, almost imperceptible edge that is added to increase durability and sharpness. One has to be careful with GEM blades as those used for scraping have one or two bevels, whereas those for shaving have three.This may help:
Signs of a sharper blade:
Signs of a duller blade:
- Effortless cutting: The blade glides smoothly across your skin with minimal pressure required.
- Clean shave: You achieve a close shave with minimal stubble remaining.
- No pulling or tugging: The blade doesn't snag or pull on your beard hairs.
- Comfortable shave: The shaving experience feels comfortable and irritation-free.
A sharper blade typically makes a light, slicing sound when shaving, while a duller blade might make a scraping or dragging sound. You might also feel some "pull" from a duller blade.
- Increased pressure required: You need to apply more pressure to achieve a decent shave.
- Uneven shave: The shave feels patchy, and some areas might have stubble remaining.
- Pulling and tugging: The blade feels like it's pulling or tugging on your beard hairs, which can cause irritation.
- Increased irritation: You experience razor burn, bumps, or other forms of irritation after shaving.
It used to be thought that sharp (efficient hair removal) and smooth (not disrupting the underlying skin) were trade-offs. I think the Dorco HQ technology seems to change the bevels on the blade (round off or smooth). I think this is why they work so well in such a broad spectrum of razors. Feathers are incredible in some razors and notorious in others because they are so thin and the micro (third) bevel is so large its almost like a V or flat ground instead of the traditional three bevel razor blade. This image shows traditional knife edges, also found in razor blades.
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A triple bevel commonly known as a trizor edge because it creates a 15 degree triple-bevel arch-shaped (smoothed double bevel) edge that resists dulling longer than conventionally sharpened hollow-ground or “V-shaped edges. I think it has a slightly less sharp edge only noticeable with experience - which may be why feathers are legendary for their efficiency (sharpness) and don't last long (IMHO).